Homes in Funchal Renting 3 Times Faster Than The National Average
Funchal is now the fastest city in Portugal to rent a home. One in four homes is rented in less than 24 hours.
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How Brief is Brief? A Call for Transparency
โWe promise to be brief,โ the sign on the Funchal promenade says - yet months have passed with no update. Frustrated, people ignore the closure and climb barriers. Itโs not right, but itโs also a response to silence and misguided communication.
Authorities Argue That CCTV is Needed to Pursue Pranksters
A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
This Week's Concerts & Live Events in Madeira!
Madeira's small but ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ deserves all our attention ๐ฏ Check out the upcoming concert's and ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ!
International Air Traffic Increases 15%, Domestic Travel Decreases
In March 2025, more than 440,000 passengers used Madeiraโs airports. International travel grew significantly by 15,8%, while domestic travel decreased.
Portugal Offers 100% Loan Financing for Young People's First Home
Until December 2026, the Government offers young people (up to 35) the chance to purchase their first home with 100% financing, eliminating the need for a downpayment and allowing everyone with a decent income to stop renting and purchase a home.
Number of Unemployed People in Madeira Rises by 12.6%
Madeiraโs unemployment rises to 6.7% in early 2025, with 9,100 jobless. Despite challenges, employment and labor force participation remain historically strong.
Spain Launches Cyberattack Investigation Into Massive Blackout
The cause of the massive blackout on April 28th has yet to be determined. Although a cyberattack still seems unlikely. Spain's High Court has now initiated a formal investigation.
Government Plans 1% VAT Decrease on Essential Goods
Madeiraโs government plans to reduce VAT from 5% to 4% on 90 essential goods. They say it will ease household costs, but critics question its impact and timing. Is it a PR move or a well-intentioned action with little effect?
Jardim Municipal Could be Closed at Night, Due to Vandalism
Due to repeated vandalism, Funchal Mayor Cristina Pedra is considering restricting nighttime access to the cityโs historic Jardim Municipal.
Safety Beats Privacy? Funchal Installs CCTV Surveillance
Funchal installs 44 surveillance cameras across 38 sites to improve public safety. Authorities say the system will aid police response and crime prevention.
